Prime Minister urges public participation in GMS Summit

Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh has urged all sectors of society to contribute to the hosting of the Third Greater Mekong Sub-region Summit (GMS), which will be held in Vientiane from March 30-31.

The Prime Minister issued an order recently to ministers, the Vientiane Mayor and provincial governors urging them to encourage officials and the public to take part in ensuring the success of the summit.

Mr. Bouasone also encouraged them to circulate information regarding the government’s policy on GMS cooperation and the significance as the benefits the nation will gain from GMS cooperation.

Such benefits include infrastructure development, especially roads, linking Laos with the region and transforming its landlocked status to a land link for transportation in the region.

The road link will facilitate tourism, investment and goods transportation, enabling Lao products to complete with those from other countries in the world market.

The prime minister assigned the newly established Water Resource and Environment Authority to provide handouts to various sectors to explain the aims of the summit.

Mr. Bouasone encouraged officials to ensure order and security during the event and to keep the capital looking attractive. He urged all people, especially those in Vientiane, to maintain their tradition of being good hosts, just as they have for previous international meetings.

He encouraged the national steering committee responsible for preparing the GMS Summit, ministries and relevant sectors to continue advising, collaborating and working hard in the area of their responsibility.